Question

A 52-year-old with H. pylori asks if serology can be used for test of cure. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

No; use urea breath test or stool antigen ≥4 weeks post-therapy (off PPI ≥2 weeks)

Answer

Yes, any time

Answer

Yes, if titer falls by 50%

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Only endoscopic biopsy is valid

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CT scan can confirm cure

Practice question

A 52-year-old with H. pylori asks if serology can be used for test of cure. Best answer?